KLUCZNY, Mary
Posted: January 13th, 2023
KLUCZNY MARY PATRICIA “PAT” KLUCZNY, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Dale Kluczny, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the age of 83 years.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Kelly Clampitt (Larry Ivan), Scott Kluczny and Bryan (Stacey) Kluczny, grandchildren, Chanelle (Aaron) Bauer, Adam (Katie) Clampitt and Nick and Alex Kluczny, great-grandchildren, Payten, Avarie and Monroe, sisters, Eileen (Frank) Peta and Barb (Mac) MacLean, sister-in-law, Lois Kluczny as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Pat was born in Lethbridge to Reg and Mary Chisholm. She graduated from St. Joseph’s High School (now CCHS) and attended post secondary education to earn her certificate in Interior Design. Pat stayed at home with her children but over many years also sewed draperies for Graham’s Upholsteries & Draperies, Sears Custom Draperies and Eaton’s Custom Draperies Dept. She also worked for Bojangles Jewellers, Eaton’s in their Designer Outlet and Men’s Wear Dept. as well as their Candy Dept., then at Laura Secord Chocolates.
Pat enjoyed staying active as a competitive bowler in her Ladies Women’s League and the camaraderie of friends as a member of the Red Hatters Group with their many events and travels.
Her creative spirit shined over the years in her ceramics and quilting projects. Pat loved Major Junior hockey and was an avid fan and season ticket holder of the Lethbridge Broncos then Hurricanes.
Most of all, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on family holidays, birthdays and celebrations of every kind. Pat was so proud of all of their achievements and enthusiastically supported them in their various competitive sporting and dance events as their biggest cheerleader.
She was always willing to help in her community with volunteer roles for the Heart & Stroke Foundation and helping with the St. Patrick’s Church Funeral Receptions.
Pat will be remembered as a caring, kind and compassionate person and will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
A private Family Interment will be held in MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, Lethbridge, AB, where Pat will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Bob.
To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Her passing brings up fond and often funny memories of the Chisholm family. My recollection goes way back to the mid-fifties. I have managed to keep reasonably current with the help of second hand information since then.
A special sorry for your loss to Pat’s sister Eileen.